New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox won the Open Championship by one shot with a birdie on the 18th hole. After his win, he shared that a message from fellow golfer Justin Thomas encouraged him to remember every detail of the victory to enjoy the good feelings later.
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Ryan Fox won the Open Championship, beating Cameron Young by one shot.
Fox made a birdie on the 18th hole to secure his win.
This is Ryan Fox’s first major championship victory.
Before this win, Fox’s best finish in a major was tied for 16th at the 2019 Open Championship.
Justin Thomas, a two-time major champion, sent Fox an encouraging message after the win.
Thomas’s message advised Fox to remember all the details of the win for future reflection.
Fox received many supportive messages from other athletes and peers after his victory.
Fox called Thomas’s advice a valuable "nugget of information" from someone experienced.
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Travis Kelce, star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, signed a one-year contract to play another NFL season but has hinted this could be his last. Kelce’s close friend and NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter suggested Kelce is preparing for retirement and a possible Hall of Fame induction.
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Travis Kelce signed a one-year deal worth $12 million, with options to re-evaluate each year.
The contract is part of a larger three-year, $57.735 million agreement.
Kelce’s decision to return was influenced by his health and how his body feels after games.
NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter posted a photo with Kelce, implying his upcoming retirement and Hall of Fame induction.
Kelce had 851 receiving yards and five touchdowns in the latest season despite the team’s struggles.
He lost some explosiveness but remains an important player for the Chiefs due to his catching ability and teamwork with quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Kelce’s rising fame is partly linked to his public relationship with singer Taylor Swift.
Kelce has expressed love for football but acknowledges the difficulty of deciding when to retire.
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Myles Garrett, a star football player recently traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams, is selling his large house in Ohio. The home is valued at $2.1 million and includes many luxury features, reflecting his move to LA.
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Myles Garrett was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams.
Garrett is a top defensive player, holding the Browns’ single-season sack record.
His house is in Wadsworth, Ohio, in the Hidden Lakes of Sharon community.
The property sits on two acres and was built in 2018.
The home is 4,300 square feet with five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.
Features include a two-story foyer, gourmet kitchen, executive office, and luxury primary suite.
The finished basement has a custom bar, theater room, fitness room, and walkout access.
There is a three-car garage plus a separate four-car garage with a finished upper level.
Garrett will need to find a new home in Los Angeles after selling this property.
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The Minnesota Vikings have many talented players, but wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the most important non-quarterback on their team for 2026. Jefferson is known for changing how opponents defend and creating chances for his teammates.
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Justin Jefferson is a top wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings.
Defenses focus heavily on stopping Jefferson before games start.
Jefferson's presence forces opponents to adjust their strategies.
His impact on the field goes beyond just his personal statistics.
Other important Vikings players include left tackle Christian Darrisaw and defensive player Andrew Van Ginkel.
Jefferson’s ability to make big plays helps the whole offense perform better.
The Vikings believe Jefferson is irreplaceable in their 2026 lineup.
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Patton Kizzire withdrew from the 3M Open, a PGA Tour golf event, after completing the first round due to a back injury. He scored six-over-par in his round, which included several difficult holes, before deciding to leave the tournament.
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The PGA Tour held the 3M Open shortly after the Open Championship.
Ryan Fox, the recent Open Championship winner, chose to skip the 3M Open to rest.
Patton Kizzire played all 18 holes in the first round but struggled with his scores.
Kizzire started with a par on the first hole, then had a triple-bogey on the second hole.
He reached five-over-par by the ninth hole, briefly improved with a birdie and eagle, but finished six-over-par.
After his first round, Kizzire withdrew because of a back injury.
The PGA Tour communications team officially announced his withdrawal.
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A sports analyst named Nick Wright speculated that Nick Sirianni, the current head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, might become the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2027. This prediction is based on the possibility that both Sirianni and Bengals coach Zac Taylor could lose their jobs if their teams do not perform well in the next few seasons.
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Nick Sirianni is the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Zac Taylor is the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bengals have not made the playoffs since the 2022 season.
Star Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will be 30 years old in the upcoming seasons.
The Eagles won the Super Bowl in the 2024 season but had a difficult 2023 season with locker room issues.
Sports analyst Nick Wright made the prediction on a sports show without inside information.
Both coaches are considered "on the hot seat," meaning their jobs could be at risk if their teams perform poorly.
The Bengals tend to keep their head coaches longer, while the Eagles are quicker to make coaching changes.
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Troy Fautanu, a Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman, is expected to have a breakout season in 2026. After a strong 2025 year playing right tackle, the Steelers plan to move him to left tackle, a key position that protects the quarterback’s blind side.
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Troy Fautanu was drafted 20th overall by the Steelers in 2024.
He played only one game in his rookie season due to a knee injury.
In 2025, he started all 17 games at right tackle with strong performance stats.
The Steelers will move him to left tackle in 2026, his college position and considered a more natural fit.
Left tackle protects the quarterback’s blind side and is a very important position on the offensive line.
Steelers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be 43 years old in 2026.
The team has some new offensive players but needs strong protection for Rodgers.
Analysts say Fautanu has high potential and could become a top player at his position.
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Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback, struggled in his rookie NFL season but showed some strong moments. The team has improved its offense by adding new players and Sanders has been working hard to get better for the 2026 season.
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Sanders was picked in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft despite strong college performances.
In his rookie year, Sanders had 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
He showed potential in Week 14 with 364 yards and 3 touchdowns in one game.
Sanders held the ball too long, averaging 3.24 seconds before throwing, leading to many sacks.
The Browns upgraded their offensive line by drafting three offensive players and signing experienced free agents.
Rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. led the Browns in receiving yards, touchdowns, and catches.
Sanders has improved his decision-making, footwork, and understanding of the play system in the offseason.
There is ongoing competition between Sanders and Deshaun Watson for the starting quarterback job.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have a chance to develop a strong new tight end in Erick All Jr. after his first two seasons were affected by injury. With some veterans gone and others less effective, All could become an important player in the team’s offense in 2026.
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Erick All Jr. was drafted in 2024 in the fourth round from Iowa, known for producing good tight ends.
He tore his ACL twice early in his career, missing most of the 2025 season.
Veterans Mike Gesicki, Noah Fant, Tanner Hudson, and Drew Sample played tight end roles while All was injured.
Gesicki led the team’s tight ends in yards last season with 307 yards on 28 catches.
Drew Sample had the highest playing time among tight ends in 2025, participating in over half the snaps.
The Bengals did not add any new tight ends in the 2026 offseason.
In college, All had strong receiving numbers and earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors twice.
If healthy, All could become the third receiving option behind stars Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.
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Mike Green, a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, was a highly talented college player but had a slow start in his first NFL season. With key players leaving the team and a new coaching staff, Green has a good chance to play more and improve in 2026.
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Mike Green was a top college player with 17 sacks and 22.5 tackles for loss in his last season.
Two sexual assault allegations arose before the NFL draft, which Green denied and was never charged for.
Green was drafted 59th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 NFL Draft.
In his rookie NFL season, he played all 17 games but had modest stats and limited starts.
Green ranked near the bottom of edge rushers in several performance metrics.
Veteran players Kyle Van Noy and Dre’Mont Jones left the Ravens, and Odafe Oweh was traded midseason.
This opens the door for Green to see more playing time in 2026.
New defensive coordinator Jesse Minter expressed confidence in Green’s potential and work ethic.
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Serena Williams returned to tennis at Wimbledon but injured her knee and withdrew from doubles with her sister Venus. She has since shown signs of improvement, and it is unclear yet if she will compete at the upcoming US Open.
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Serena Williams lost in the first round of Wimbledon singles to Maya Joint.
She injured her knee during the match.
Serena tried to play doubles with her sister Venus Williams but withdrew due to the knee injury.
She shared photos showing fluid drained from her knee.
Two weeks later, Serena posted a video dancing and said her knee was improving.
Her plan was to use the grass-court season to prepare for the US Open.
Serena last played the US Open in 2022.
It is not yet announced if Serena will participate in the 2026 US Open.
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Arch Manning, Texas quarterback, is preparing for his junior college football season in 2026 with high expectations. He aims to focus on the present and improve after a mixed sophomore year, as his team looks to return to the College Football Playoff.
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Arch Manning is the Texas Longhorns quarterback entering his junior year in 2026.
He is considered a top player with potential to win the Heisman Trophy and be a No. 1 NFL draft pick.
Manning is focusing on staying present and taking things one day at a time.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian praised Manning’s work ethic and team attitude.
Last season, Manning threw for 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
Texas lost their season opener to Ohio State and did not reach the College Football Playoff.
The Longhorns’ schedule this season includes games against Oklahoma, Tennessee, LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Ohio State.
Manning and the team aim to improve performance and reach the playoffs.
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Mark Cuban and Rashaun Williams are buying part of the ownership group of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. The team is moving to a new domed stadium in Las Vegas in 2028 and is currently playing in Sacramento.
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Mark Cuban owns the Dallas Mavericks basketball team and appears on the TV show "Shark Tank."
Rashaun Williams is a minority owner of the Atlanta Falcons football team.
They are buying into the Athletics through a sports-focused private equity firm called Harbinger Sports Partners.
The exact size and price of their ownership stake were not shared publicly.
Forbes values the Athletics at about $2 billion.
The Athletics moved from Oakland and now play in Sacramento without a permanent home city.
The team plans to move into a new $2 billion domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip in 2028.
The new stadium will seat up to 33,000 fans and is expected to attract many visitors and tourists.
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Quinshon Judkins, a Cleveland Browns running back, is expected to be fully healthy and ready for training camp after an ankle and fibula injury from late last season. His return is important for the Browns as they look to strengthen their running game and support their quarterbacks.
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Quinshon Judkins injured his ankle and fibula in December 2025 during a game against the Buffalo Bills.
He is expected to be fully healthy at the start of the Browns’ training camp.
Judkins is a former Ohio State player and a second-round NFL draft pick.
Last season, he rushed 230 times for 827 yards and scored 7 touchdowns.
He also caught 26 passes for 171 yards.
The Browns’ other running backs had limited playing time and production last year.
The team has $20.22 million in salary cap space to possibly sign another veteran running back.
The Browns may want to get another experienced running back to protect Judkins from injury due to his heavy workload.
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LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin talked about cutting off money access to his children because they were overspending. He shared that linebacker Whit Weeks, who is dating his daughter Landry, got involved in the family conversation about money and learned about the decision.
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Lane Kiffin is the head coach of the LSU Tigers football team.
Kiffin has children who were spending too much money using his credit cards.
He canceled and changed all his credit cards to stop the overspending.
His son Knox secretly helped his sisters continue spending by sharing the new card information.
Kiffin told linebacker Whit Weeks, who is dating his daughter Landry, that Landry was cut off financially for a month.
Whit Weeks says their relationship has not been affected by this situation at LSU.
Kiffin wants his children to learn lessons about managing money.
The conversation about money happened during SEC Media Days, a football event.
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ESPN laid off several well-known sports personalities this week, including baseball announcer Karl Ravech. Adam Wainwright, a former baseball player, expressed surprise and sadness about Ravech's departure from ESPN.
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ESPN laid off multiple on-air talents such as Karl Ravech, David Lloyd, Ryan Clark, Cam Newton, and Stephania Bell.
NFL Network analyst Charles Davis and insider Tom Pelissero were also laid off.
ESPN merged with NFL Network officially in April after acquiring it in January.
Adam Wainwright, former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, publicly shared his shock at Ravech being fired.
Karl Ravech has worked at ESPN since 1993 and was a familiar voice on shows like "Baseball Tonight" and "Sunday Night Baseball."
ESPN stopped airing "Sunday Night Baseball" last season, but Ravech remained the lead Major League Baseball announcer for ESPN.
Ravech briefly addressed the layoffs on his podcast "Dirt From the Dugout," focusing on supporting young players and parents.
Wainwright appeared as a guest on Ravech’s podcast following the news.
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Jack Plummer, the recent UFL MVP quarterback, has workout opportunities with two NFL teams: the San Francisco 49ers and the Miami Dolphins. He aims to earn a spot as a backup quarterback on either team, both of which need more depth at that position.
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Jack Plummer won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the United Football League (UFL) playing for the Orlando Storm.
He will have workouts with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday and the Miami Dolphins the following week.
The 49ers have starter Brock Purdy and backup Mac Jones, but their third-string quarterbacks have little NFL experience.
The Dolphins are led by starter Malik Wilson and backup Quinn Ewers, with two other quarterbacks who have only college experience.
Last UFL season, Plummer threw for 2,188 yards and 17 touchdowns, with just one interception.
In college, he passed for 9,728 yards and 68 touchdowns over four years, playing at Purdue, California, and Louisville.
Both NFL teams see Plummer as a potential candidate for their third-string quarterback role.
Plummer’s previous UFL success and college stats give him a chance to transition to the NFL level.
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NFL running back Joe Mixon suffered a serious foot injury that led to complications and surgery, causing him to likely end his football career. Although he has not officially retired, Mixon has told friends he will not play football again, and the Houston Texans released him in March 2024 due to his injury.
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Joe Mixon was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Houston Texans in March 2024.
The Texans gave Mixon a three-year, $27 million contract extension.
He did not play during the 2024 season due to a foot injury labeled as a non-football injury.
The injury worsened because of an infection and poor blood flow to his foot.
Mixon tried various treatments, including overseas care and specialist visits in Florida, but none helped.
He recently had surgery and has told former teammates he likely will not play football again.
The Texans released Mixon with a non-football injury designation in March 2024.
Mixon finished his NFL career with 7,428 rushing yards and 60 touchdowns over eight seasons.
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The Oakland Athletics have added pitcher J.T. Ginn to their injured list due to a blister on his right middle finger. This injury is a setback for the team, which already has a season-high 11 players sidelined and struggles with the worst pitching in the American League.
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J.T. Ginn was placed on the injured list with a blister on his right middle finger.
Ginn had a strong season so far, with a 3.46 ERA over 22 appearances.
The Athletics have 11 players on the injured list, the most this season.
Manager Mark Kotsay said Ginn was the best pitcher on the team this year.
The team's pitching rotation is also missing Luis Severino.
Other injured players include Nick Kurtz, Zack Gelof, Brent Rooker, and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer.
The Athletics have the worst pitching staff in the American League by ERA.
The team will try to improve in upcoming games against the Minnesota Twins.
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The Cleveland Browns placed defensive tackle Maliek Collins on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list due to a quad injury. Collins had a strong season last year but might miss several games this season depending on his recovery.
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Maliek Collins is on the Browns' PUP list as of Thursday before training camp.
He had 6.5 sacks in 12 games last season, his best career performance.
Collins injured his quad in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Being on the PUP list means he could return anytime during training camp but if he stays on it past camp, he will miss the first four regular-season games.
The Browns recently traded away star defensive end Myles Garrett.
Collins is in a contract year with a two-year, $20 million deal.
The Browns may focus on drafting a quarterback due to competition in that position.
Cleveland is currently seen more as a team rebuilding than one expected to reach the playoffs.
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